HB5074 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.

What is the status of HB5074?

Vetoed as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal (April 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5074?

Worrell, Evan (R, 023), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5074?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5074&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5074: Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.

Q: What does HB5074 do?

In its own words: An act to amend and reenact §16A-9-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund. article 9. tax on medical cannabis. §16A-9-2. Medical Cannabis Program Fund. (a) Fund established. -- The Medical Cannabis Program Fund is established as a special fund in the State Treasury. Money in the fund shall be allocated as set forth in subsection (c) of this section. Any amount unspent at the end of a fiscal year shall be allocated to the bureau for its operations. (b) Source of funds. -- Fees and taxes payable under this act sh.

Status: Vetoed, April 1, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact §16A-9-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund. article 9. tax on medical cannabis. §16A-9-2. Medical Cannabis Program Fund. (a) Fund established. -- The Medical Cannabis Program Fund is established as a special fund in the State Treasury. Money in the fund shall be allocated as set forth in subsection (c) of this section. Any amount unspent at the end of a fiscal year shall be allocated to the bureau for its operations. (b) Source of funds. -- Fees and taxes payable under this act sh.

From the enrolled text, March 14, 2026:

AN ACT to amend and reenact §16A-9-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund. article 9. tax on medical cannabis. §16A-9-2. Medical Cannabis Program Fund. (a) Fund established. -- The Medical Cannabis Program Fund is established as a special fund in the State Treasury. Money in the fund shall be allocated as set forth in subsection (c) of this section. Any amount unspent at the end of a fiscal year shall be allocated to the bureau for its operations. (b) Source of funds. -- Fees and taxes payable under this act shall be deposited into the fund. The money deposited into the fund may only be used for the purposes set forth in this section. Any interest accrued shall be deposited into the fund. (c) Use of proceeds. -- (1) On June 30, 2026, $5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to the Supreme Court of Appeals for a pilot project for the establishment of a Child Protection Commission and $5 million from the balance of moneys in the fund shall be allocated to Division of Primary Care to expand and enhance services addressing homelessness. The remaining balance in the fund shall revert to general revenue for appropriation; (2) Beginning of …

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West Virginia HB5074: Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.

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